One of your marriage’s core pillars is the commitment to be there for each other in sickness and in health. In your family situation, this vow could mean that you deliberately choose to care for your mentally incapacitated spouse. But try as you might in making things...
Divorce
How to determine the value of your business in a Texas divorce
Property division becomes more challenging when you and your spouse own a business or business shares. The most logical thing to do would be to buy out your spouse so you can maintain ownership. But first, you must know how much you will pay your ex to keep the...
Three underrated benefits of divorce
While ending a marriage for some brings pain and sadness, some couples find relief in the decision and can go through divorce amicably. If you and your spouse find yourselves in this situation, understand that feeling at peace amid a life-changing move is completely...
Are you thinking of divorcing your incarcerated spouse in Texas?
There is unimaginable strain in trying to sustain a marriage while your spouse is behind bars. So, it’s unsurprising if the thought of divorce has haunted you for a while now. You may probably even feel guilty for entertaining an idea that could break your entire...
How will Texas courts divide business assets during divorce?
Property division is one of the most contentious aspects of any divorce. Courts generally need to ensure the division’s outcome is fair to the spouses. The process often becomes incredibly complex when the court divides the spouses’ business assets. What is community...
Is divorce mediation right for me and my partner?
Divorces do not always lead to court battles. Some divorcing couples divide their marital assets and obligations, decide custody over their children, and finalize the various details of their separation through mediation. The following are signs mediation might work...
What are hidden assets and how do they affect divorce?
Let us say you are reviewing financial and legal records while in the middle of a divorce process and find that some numbers do not add up. “Is my soon-to-be ex-spouse hiding assets from me?” – is a question that might pop up in your mind. You might feel a mix of...
3 things to ask when considering a divorce
People consider getting divorced for many reasons, from domestic violence to infidelity to irreconcilable differences. However, the divorce process can be long and complicated, especially when there are high amounts of assets involved or bitter custody disputes...
How do assets impact divorce?
When going through divorce, couples often argue about assets. This is especially true in childless couples who do not have to worry about matters of custody or visitation first. In what ways do assets impact the divorce process itself? Is having more assets actually a...
Can you serve your spouse with divorce papers?
If you have decided to divorce your husband or wife, you might think the end of your marriage is a personal matter between the two of you. Still, just like you had to obtain a marriage license and register your marriage with the state, you must go through a legal...